Fellow Olympians,
By now you all no doubt know of the Declaration of War
issued by the Rimmon Musketeers against the Lords of
the Crown. TIB has been asked, both publicly and privately,
what our position on this issue is.
It is as follows:

We do not consider this declaration to mark the beginning
of a new war, but instead to continue and inflame an ongoing
war. As such, our public and private stance on this "new"
war is actually a continuation of our stance on the ongoing
Yellowleaf conflict and remains unchanged. Namely, that
this war was started for the wrong reasons and that both sides
have shown poor judgement both in the way they have instigated,
inflamed and continued the conflict and in their refusal to
accept reasonable offerings of peace from all sides.

Recent posts to the g2 list by Ming the Merciless of Plato
have confirmed a long believed suspicion that Plato did attack
nobles claiming to be newbies in the war with The New Empire
while publicly claiming the protection of newbies as their
cause. The attack on Sir Codric was the catalyst that set
this war into motion. It is the ultimate irony that Plato's
arch-nemesis was created by their own short-sightedness.

The attacks by Plato, Harn Alliance, Inner Circle and now
the Rimmon Musketeers were launced against the LotC out of a
sense of fear, dislike and misunderstandings towards the
LotC. To the best of our knowledge, none of the above
stated alliances have ever claimed that LotC broke a treaty
or attacked a noble prior to their various declarations of
war. The most cited reason for attacking LotC? Fear, and
a personal dislike for Sir Codric.

LotC are not totally blameless in this conflict. Sir Codric
and the other Lords can be, at times, difficult to deal with.
And while Codric claimed to Plato all those many years ago
to be a newbie with 125 men, one must wonder about the
veracity of such a claim. There is also the continued
spectre of Eagle Alliance hanging over LotC like a shadow.
The Musketeers, and others, have charged that Eagle has
supplied troops, supplies, gold and magical support to LotC
in the war. Such secret campaigns naturally foster mis-trust
toward LotC & Eagle and serves to fan the flames of war
rather than to douse them.

In the end, many are to blame, and because of that, there are
too many people that must come to their senses for this
conflict to end. Alas, that does not appear likely to happen.
TIB continues to maintain the position that as long as this
war is contained in the Yellowleaf region and does not spread
to a point that it negatively effects TIB and our holdings
we will stay on the sidelines and as silent as my nosy nature
allows. We do however ask that each faction involved in this
conflict reflect on just how, if at all, it and it's parent
alliance have been wronged by their proclaimed enemy. And
further ask themselves if that wrong is great enough to
inflict an even greater wrong on another and to risk the
total destruction of your own faction and all that it has
accomplished.

May the Hand Keep and Protect you all.
TIB ALLIANCE

-- Lords of Hammerhill [gz2]

Greetings Olympians and a special hello to all Drassans.

If you are in the northwestern region of Olympia, please
take a moment to look at our web household at:
http://www.ip.pt/~ip231870/HoL.htm

It includes a map of the Kingdom of Cragstan and the
surrounding area as well as important information for
anyone wishing to visit our territory.

Live long and prosper,
Lord Ralek Arkham
Speaker for the House of Lords
Kingdom of Cragstan

-- House of Lords [tq9]

Nobody wants to get old,
but it beats the only available alternative.

-- Tiger IIth [s634]

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May the Red God smile upon you.

-- Wodan [d987]

SWAN SONG FROM THE INNER CIRCLE

We who are about to die, salute you.

We salute PLATO, for their normal aplomb.
Despite the recent verbal fencing,
it was viewed by us that they played their game
and didn't give a gnat's whisker what anyone thought
about it. When it would have been politically
expediant for them to sit out the war and watch
their neighbors die, they came
out and fought. It may have signed your death warrent,
but we thank you.

We salute the Rimmon Musketeers, who after
seeing the truth, belatedly threw
their lot in with the Freedom Fighters on Provinia.

We salute those of Harn that fought to the death.
We cannot enoble your cause, but we do enoble your spirit.

We salute our killers, the Lords of the Crown.
They have fought an honorable war,
a nearly flawless campaign.
And are now poised to wipe our small
colony off the face of Olympia.

Indeed, one of their maneuvers showed
intelligence, in both senses of the word,
that left us amazed. Still, there was luck
involved...if the weather had gone the
other way, or they had missed our cavalry
instead of catching it by just a day, then
things might have gone quite differently.
We'll admit, as well, that we've made our
share of mistakes.

We won't descend at this point to going
back to the old, petty arguments about who
started what and who broke which treaty.
We could rehash our side one more time,
on the chance that some aren't sick of the
argument, and they could go over their side.
That's all ancient history now, and it's unlikely
that anybody could change anybody else's
minds anyhow. Let's just say that, as in all the
best wars, both sides believed they had a
just cause, and leave it at that.

As to those elsewhere on other continents
who have encouraged this conflict from afar:
what have you accomplished? You have
turned a superior organization into a
Military Juggernaught. You have, in fact,
turned the Lords of the Crown
into the AOO of g2. We do not invoke
the AOO as an Evil Empire. We invoke
its name in awe and splendor. Here is an
alliance with interior lines of
communication. Here is an alliance that
wields a mailed fist. Here is an
alliance that has the _will_ to use that fist.
And here is an alliance that
has, at its core, a group of leaders that work
together far more efficiantly
than any other on the face of Olympia.

Now, to the nations of the world, we leave a
challenge. Who can stop them?
Hide in your holes. Cower on your
islands. When the Lords want what
you've got, they will come and take it.
They deserve it. They have the
will to win!

Now watch you, as we die, and see how
you may die like men, you who quiver
like mice.

---The Inner Circle

We may reappear when you least expect us!

-- The Illustrated Man [1010]

Greetings Fellow Olympians,

Last week there were a couple of posts referring
to the SOA Bandit War. I believe it there some
points that need to be made.

1. The region around Port Aurnos is considered a
war zone. So all nobles who intend to travel
from Aurnos and journey this region would
be advised to contact me with respect to their
travel plans.

2. The Bandit Castle, Castle Driftwood, which
controls the Port Aurnos Region has been
destroyed. However the SOA is not claiming
this or any other land on Provinia. Nor are
we supporting any other claim on this region
other than the existing Bandit Claim.

3. Despite the continued success of the SOA against
the Impressive Bandit Forces, the SOA would like
to reaffirm our desire for peace and the entire
campaign against the bandits at present is a
defensive action.

4. Several ships have been seen sailing around Ossicus.
These ships are presently being tracked by our
mages. I would urge you to mail myself with your
intentions for sailing in such proximity to ossicus.
Stacks of fighters traveling our lands or sailing our
waters without our concent shall be considered
hostile. No further warnings shall be given to such
ships who dishonour us by ignoring our requests.

The SOA would also like to show our respect to our
counterpart in this war. The Bandits have proven
themselves a worthwhile foe and they have behaved with
honour. So often wars bring extreme emotions and
opponents often resort to petty name calling. The
Bandits and the SOA have refrained from such behaviour
and some day if/when the war is over I am confident
that both alliances will be able to share a barrel
of ale in the local tavern.

I would like to take this moment to thank all my many
fans and detractors alike. You see long ago when I
first arrived in this fair realm of Olympia via the city of
Drassa my only goal was to become a household
name in these realms. I believe all have heard the
name Lord Foul either wispered or yelled. I know feel
my goal has been acomplished. Thank you all. Now I
guess it's time for a new goal...Hmmm...

-- Lord Foul [4172]

No wonder you b o r g punks rumor your threats.
The ambush backfires. How nice to lose a pikeman and
GAIN 47 crossbowmen and 20 pikes...
14 xbows, 3 horses, a scroll and a flock of abused sheep.
Oh...thanks for the red b o r g cloak, I was outta wipe paper.
You asked the little doggie to come? He came. He hiked a leg.
Now Your bowl of grog has a special flavor. Next stop, a city

-- Maddog Roy Earl [g308]

Rumors

Who is this Chruch of Egraal?
Where do they operate in what area; Location #
Someone care to list their known operatives?
Why is there so much mention of them every week?
Why do people hate them so? State examples and reasons.
Why do people like them?
If someone gives a persuasive arguement for or against
them, I will join one side for or against them.
I do not want to visit some webpage. I want someone
to convince me in this media.
>>Jola

I am the Wraith. It's been a long time but nothing has happened of note.
Finally! Some activity.

So many flanks, so many armies. It seems the Musketeers have opened up a
can of worms.

Meanwhile, Eagle continues to blow its big horn. A lot of hot air there.
We'll see if they do anything this time.

Plato speaks up too. Ming is the too proud winner of one lop-sided battle
but he acts like he's taken on the entire world.

The Icy Black is silent. Where will they fall in? Hints are that they'll
help their eastern neighbors.

Lord Maltar,

I'm asking you to please reconsider your declaration of war against the LotC.

Consider this:

The LotC have never initiated aggressions against anyone on Provinia, only
responded to acts of aggression against LotC nobles/holdings. A fact not
disputed by their enemies.

Once the SOA completes their mopping up actions around Port Aurnos, Eagle and
their friends/allies will control 3/4 of Provinia.

Please, do not listen to the warmongers of IC/Plato. They are whispering
poison into your ear. LotC had no intentions of marching north until your
declaration, but they most certainly will if it is not withdrawn. The
Musketeers cannot stand up to LotC as long as they have Eagle support.

If your declaration is withdrawn, provided your troops have not yet committed
acts of war against LotC, perhaps a large scale Provinian war may be avoided.

The only reason Plato/IC wants you in this war is because LotC has Plato on
the ropes on Camaris. Your attack might force a LotC withdrawl.

Please, withdraw your declaration of war before it is too late, and remove the
Plato/IC vipers who are giving you dangerous counsel.

Boom

Boom

Seeker
------
Dood, I see you as nothing but a fraud.
While I am no way related to Lord Foul
you should realize that your words last
issue were seem as pompous. Be sure to
look deeper in the shadows next time
otherwise you might miss the prickling
denoting the death of your shadowwalkers.
Be aware Seeker.....
Deeper Shadow

Deep within the Night Wind beats the Heart of
The Crimson Dragon
A Dragon of Honour, A Dragon of Old,
Left Undisturbed in Blissful Slumber
Deep Beneath the Bowels of the Kingdom
Only to be Called Forth By the Noble One
As the Songs and Legends Foretold

In the Days of Plenty
The rightous shall be called into battle
To once again pick up his Sword
To Defend His Realm
He Shall Bring NO Shield
For the Spririt Will Protect Him
On a Quest Thro Distant Lands
In the Heat of Mortal Combat
The Blood of the Pure Shall be Spilled
Then Shall His Mages Summon the Ancient One

Lord Maltar, don't mistake all your new enemies for Eagle members.
It's just that you have a lot of new enemies. Time for Eagle to
go recruiting more allies. Thanks for your assistance.

The Traveller has returned...

Well its the mysterious traveller again...
I have neglected my duties and I have forgotten to mail
in my latest report....

A couple of weeks ago I again met up with other members
of the famed world of olympia....

This time the meeting place was London in England.

Some of the most influential and powerful leaders of
olympia were there....including the mighty Codric.
(Rumour has it that a mage has give him a magic weapon
...now codric may be seen wielding his magical weapon
powered by "Viagra")

So the first Olympian convention was held every/any pub
that served such a roudy bunch...Those attending were
from the States, belgium and the British Isles. More
than 7 of us attended the conference.

Tales were told, friends were made and plots were hatched!!

But my friends, I must be honest...The characters I met
were the most friendly I have encountered in many a
day...and trust me I have travelled many lands in my years.

The idea of a larger convention was discussed. This, to
me, seemed to be a wonderfull idea. So we hope to hold
another meeting again in the the new year 1999. This time
as so many player are from Belgium we thought it would be
a good idea to hold the convention there.
But this time the meeting would be thrown open to all
olympians...I have made many friends in this land, and I
would enjoy the opertunity to meet both my friends and
enemies in the flesh.

Perhaps this convention will not happen...but I think all those
interested should express and interest to the times...and just
maybe there will be sufficient interest(and time to plan and save
Real Life Gold) to host such a function...

My friends, (despite my girlfriends protestations about the
childish nature of such a game) Olympoia is a souce of immense
pleasure and joy...May it continue for many a turn...

and a game 3? Count me in....
(same rules as g2...but include rivers and the ability to build
and destroy towns..)

Rich congrads on a job well done!

I will see you all soon....

The Mysterious Traveller.

This is going to hurt you more than... Hmmm, I guess
that, basically, it's going to hurt you.

In the wake of thier recent declaration of war, the RM has
formally announced their surprise discovery that the Lords of
the Crown were already at war. "We thought they were going
to attack us. We never would have attacked them if we'd known
that all those troops were meant for fighting PLATO." said Lord
Foul, RM diplomat and all-around Nice Guy. "It's just too bad
that we can't recall our troops, but they have orders to shoot
all messengers on sight."

Oleg has reportedly claimed that PLATO never meant to attack
the Lords. "Eagle brainwashed my nobles and made them attack
Trullion." Further stunning revalations came from Sir Codric
of the Lords of the Crown, who claimed that there were no LotC
troops in the battles around Trullion. "It was all a series of
sham battles set up by Eagle to make PLATO in general, and Ming
the Merciless in particular, look like bad guys." Sir Codric
then collapsed to the floor, like a puppet whose strings had
suddenly been cut.

Other reports have reliably linked known Eagle operatives to
widespread alien abductions and cattle mutilations throughout
Provinia. When asked to comment, an Eagle spokesperson took
poison from a hollow tooth and died foaming at the mouth.